Health and Fitness

There’s something special about a hotel room – and not just your ordinary Motel 6. You walk in, and suddenly your shoulders drop. The bed is made. The lights are soft. There’s no clutter, no laundry pile, no to-do list taped to the wall. Just a peaceful, inviting space…

What if one of the easiest ways to support your oral health, reduce inflammation, and even boost your immunity required nothing more than a spoonful of oil and a few minutes of your morning? That’s the magic of oil pulling, a practice I’ve used and recommended for years…

Do you find it harder to get up from the floor than you used to? Do you sometimes feel ungainly or unsteady when going down to or coming back up from the floor? Do you avoid doing things that involve getting down to the floor?

Emotional eating, the tendency to use food as a coping mechanism for emotional distress, can disrupt our relationship with food and hinder our overall well-being. However, mindfulness, a practice that cultivates present-moment…

Years ago, I was a nervous wreck for weeks! I couldn’t eat. I couldn’t sleep. Relational and legal issues in my family had me bound up in knots. Scared? Yes! Disruptive thoughts? You bet! Xanax came to the rescue temporarily. I was a steaming, hot mess! Finally, things settled down…

For years, while working in Physical Therapy, I helped many people rehab through shoulder injuries including rotator cuff tears and repairs, shoulder impingement, frozen shoulder, and even shoulder replacements. From this experience plus…

Pilates, a low-impact exercise method developed by Joseph Pilates, has gained immense popularity over the years due to its numerous benefits. However, there’s a common misconception perpetuated by the mainstream media – the notion that Pilates…

Hearing loss is a prevalent health concern affecting nearly 1.5 billion people worldwide, with diverse impacts across genders. Research indicates that while both men and women experience hearing loss, there are notable differences in causes and how individuals respond…

All over the world, the Squat is used by countless people in pursuit of their health, fitness, and wellbeing. It is sometimes referred to as “The King of Exercises” for being a discipline that – particularly if you’re in a hurry and have limited time…

Some of my friends refuse taking a midday nap, even though they feel chronically tired. They worry it will ruin their nighttime sleep. They tell me that if they take a daytime nap, they either lay awake at night wishing they could drop off to sleep…